Jakarta Expands Free Training to Boost Worker Productivity

The Jakarta Provincial Government is strengthening collaboration with companies through a free training programme to improve workforce competence and productivity, targeting both job seekers and those already employed, to ensure their skills match the needs of the business and industrial sectors. “To expand quality employment opportunities, we are pursuing several key strategies, including strengthening vocational training and market-driven competency certification,” said Taufik, Head of the Manpower Placement Division at the Jakarta Manpower, Transmigration, and Energy Agency, in Jakarta on Wednesday. Taufik noted that competency improvement is not only for people looking for work; those already employed can also participate to enhance their performance. “For those already working, the Regional Productivity Development Centre (P3D) Jakarta is here to boost their productivity or work output. The goal is to improve the quality and competence of the workforce to meet the needs of the business and industrial world,” Taufik explained. According to Taufik, the Jakarta provincial government can collaborate with companies that wish to improve their workforce’s competencies through training. “We can provide free training at companies that want to enhance their workers’ skills, in collaboration with the P3D,” Taufik said. This competency improvement programme is part of the Jakarta provincial government’s strategy under the Jakarta Bekerja (Jakarta Works) programme within the 2025-2029 Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD). Strengthening training is considered crucial to narrowing the gap between workforce competencies and industry needs. Moreover, the evolving world of work requires human resources capable of adapting to change. Therefore, training is needed not only by prospective workers but also by those already in the industry. Taufik further emphasised that employment issues require the involvement of various parties. The business sector acts as a job creator, educational institutions produce human resources, and the government serves as a facilitator in building the employment ecosystem. “And lastly, we must ensure inclusive access to job opportunities for women, persons with disabilities, youth, and other vulnerable groups,” Taufik said. Through this collaboration, Taufik hopes that competency improvement will not only help job seekers find employment but also increase the productivity of those already working.